Comparison

Slow Shutter Cam vs ReeHeld

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Slow Shutter Cam

Capture stunning long exposure photographs with real-time previews. Create effects like light trails, motion blur, and low-light scenes with intuitive controls. Ideal for transforming everyday moments into artistic visuals.

Highlights
  • Long exposure photography
  • Real-time live preview
  • Motion blur effects
  • Light trail capture
  • Low-light photography
  • Manual ISO and unlimited exposure
  • Multiple exposure support
Features
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Transform everyday scenes into stunning long exposure photographs with Slow Shutter Cam! Capture silky smooth waterfalls, beautiful light trails, motion blur effects, and breathtaking night photography - all with your iPhone. Slow Shutter Cam gives you creative control over long exposure photography, with real-time previews that let you see your results as they develop. ----------------------- Featured numerous times by Apple: - App Store Essentials: Camera & Photography - Photography for Professionals - Total Control - Extraordinary Photo Apps - Best New App ----------------------- “It’s one of those rare photography apps that creates effects that few others are capable of, and it does it easily and with better results.” — Marty Yawnick, Life In LoFi ----------------------- Slow Shutter Cam offers three powerful capture modes to help you create unique photographs: MOTION BLUR: Create smooth, flowing waterfalls, dreamy landscapes, ghostly figures, and artistic motion effects. Adjust the blur strength to achieve anything from subtle movement to dramatic long exposure effects. LIGHT TRAIL: Paint with light, capture car light trails, fireworks, and other moving light sources. Light Trail mode automatically handles the essentials, allowing you to focus on creativity rather than complicated camera settings. LOW LIGHT: Capture more detail in dark environments by accumulating light over time. The longer the exposure, the more light the camera collects. Fine-tune your results using exposure compensation to achieve the look you want. ----------------------- Highlights: • Unlimited exposure duration and manual ISO • Resume captures to create multiple exposures • Real-time live preview - see your results as they develop • Innovative Freeze and Blur Strength controls • Tap to adjust focus and exposure • Time-lapse intervalometer • Apple Watch support and convenient self-timer • Full-resolution support on all supported devices • Camera Control support (iPhone 16 and later) ----------------------- Whether you’re photographing flowing water, city lights, moving subjects, or the night sky, Slow Shutter Cam makes creative long exposure photography accessible to everyone. Discover what’s possible beyond ordinary snapshots! Search #slowshuttercam on Instagram to explore amazing photographs captured by our users.

About

ReeHeld

Capture stunning long exposure photos on your iPhone without a tripod. This app uses AI to stabilize images, allowing for capture durations from 1 to 30 seconds. Ideal for creating professional-looking shots of landscapes, cityscapes, and more, even on the go.

Highlights
  • Handheld long exposure photography
  • AI image stabilization
  • 1-30 second capture duration
  • Intuitive interface
  • 6-Axis Stability Indicator
Features
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Introducing ReeHeld - the revolutionary iPhone photography camera app that lets you capture stunning long exposure photos without the need for a tripod. Whether you're a professional photographer or an amateur enthusiast, ReeHeld is the perfect tool for taking stunning long exposure shots on the go. With ReeHeld, you can shoot long exposure photos with a capture duration ranging from 1 second to 30 seconds, producing high-quality images that are sure to amaze your friends and followers. The app utilizes cutting-edge artificial intelligence and the neural engine of your iPhone to stabilize the images, resulting in sharp, clear, and stunning long exposure photos. ReeHeld is incredibly easy to use, with a simple and intuitive interface that allows you to quickly adjust your capture time and focus to get the perfect shot. With ReeHeld, you can unleash your creativity and capture incredible long exposure shots of landscapes, cityscapes, waterfalls, and much more. Thanks to its revolutionary AI technology, ReeHeld is the ultimate tool for capturing the perfect long exposure shot on your iPhone. So why wait? Download ReeHeld today. Point, shoot, and KEEP STEADY! — FEATURED — We're excited to share that ReeHeld has been showcased and celebrated by two of the most esteemed publications in the tech and photography world – PetaPixel and Fstoppers! Don't miss out on what the industry's top voices are raving about and learn more about ReeHeld now: PetaPixel: https://petapixel.com/2023/06/08/reeheld-app-uses-ai-to-shoot-sharp-long-exposure-photos-on-iphone/ Fstoppers: https://fstoppers.com/reviews/incredible-hand-held-30-second-exposures-iphone-app-630082 — REMARKS — While ReeHeld's cutting-edge AI technology does an amazing job in stabilizing your long exposure shots, it's still necessary to hold your iPhone as steady as possible. The 6-Axis Stability Indicator will also guide you in keeping your hand stable in position, so to mitigate any unwanted movement and take sharp and clean shots. Keep steady and your photos will be sharp and memorable! — GET IN TOUCH — • We'd love to hear from you! If you do have any ideas on new features or improvements, please email us at: support@reeflexstore.com • Stay up to date and receive regular updates, subscribe to our newsletter: reeflexstore.com/pages/newsletter • Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter: @ReeflexCamera • Share your photos with us! Tag #ShotWithReeHeld and join our community — TUTORIAL — • Learn tips & tricks, and get the most out of the app: https://reeflexstore.com/pages/reeheld-tutorial • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): https://reeflexstore.com/pages/reeflex-apps-faq — ADMIN — Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://reeflexstore.com/pages/privacy-policy intellectual property: Each logo used in this listing belongs to their respective owners. We do not claim ownership of these logos, and all IP rights remain with the original owners.

Screenshots

Slow Shutter Cam4 screens
ReeHeld4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ReeHeld at Free against Slow Shutter Cam's $2.99. Slow Shutter Cam's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). On ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

ReeHeld is free to download; Slow Shutter Cam costs $2.99 up front. ReeHeld sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year. Slow Shutter Cam asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Slow Shutter Cam holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Slow Shutter Cam has 2.8K ratings behind it against 448, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Slow Shutter Cam's written reviews are positive against 55% of ReeHeld's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Slow Shutter Cam ships an update every 2 weeks, ReeHeld every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Slow Shutter Cam versus ReeHeld: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSlow Shutter CamReeHeld
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (2.8K ratings) — better4.3 (448 ratings)
Positive reviews71.5% of reviews — better54.8% of reviews
Number of ratings2.8K — better448
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#16 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.3
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCogitap SoftwareReeflex GmbH

Customer experience

Slow Shutter Cam

All ratings2,813 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral3.0%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews1,250 reviews
Positive71.5%
Neutral6.9%
Negative21.6%

ReeHeld

All ratings448 ratings
Positive83.0%
Neutral4.2%
Negative12.7%
Written reviews157 reviews
Positive54.8%
Neutral8.3%
Negative36.9%

User reviews

Slow Shutter Cam

From 2.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Powerful controls
  • 🎨 Great for creative photography
  • 💡 Useful for low light and long exposure shots
  • 🎨 Excellent for light trails and motion blur

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
  • 🔋 Drains battery quickly
  • 🤔 Confusing interface for some users
  • 🤷‍♀️ Limited functionality compared to DSLR
  • 🤔 Struggles with astrophotography and night sky shots

ReeHeld

From 448 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 🚀 Produces great results without a tripod
  • 🤩 Incredible long exposure capabilities on a smartphone
  • 💡 Innovative AI-powered stabilization
  • ⭐ Excellent app for beginners and professionals

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes on some devices
  • 🔋 High battery consumption during long exposures
  • 🤔 Limited control over exposure time and settings
  • 💸 Perceived as overpriced compared to free alternatives

Bugs and requests

Slow Shutter Cam

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Lens flare or distortion issues on some devices
  • Inconsistent performance on iPhone 11 Pro Max
  • Saved photos not showing up in camera roll

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for RAW image format
  • Implement a hands-free bulb mode with remote activation
  • Include a countdown timer for stabilizing the camera
  • Integrate with Apple Watch for easier shutter control
  • Provide more detailed tutorials and guidance for beginners

ReeHeld

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Raw files not saving properly
  • Crashes when trying to take a photo
  • Orientation issues with output images

Requested features

4 requests
  • Raw/DNG file format support
  • Longer exposure time options (e.g., 60 or 120 seconds)
  • Bluetooth remote shutter support
  • Orientation lock and EXIF data preservation

In-app purchases

None

Slow Shutter Cam

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

ReeHeld

Subscriptions4
  • ReeHeld Pro$7.991 Year
  • ReeflexBundle$12.991 Year
  • ReeHeld Annual3 Days trial$14.991 Year
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  • Bundle Annual3 Days trial$17.991 Year
One-time2
  • ReeHeld Life Time Access$24.99
  • Reeflex Bundle$34.99

Questions

Is Slow Shutter Cam free?
Slow Shutter Cam costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ReeHeld free?
ReeHeld is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Slow Shutter Cam or ReeHeld?
Slow Shutter Cam is rated higher. Slow Shutter Cam averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while ReeHeld averages 4.3 from 448 ratings.
Do Slow Shutter Cam or ReeHeld have ads?
Neither Slow Shutter Cam nor ReeHeld shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Slow Shutter Cam or ReeHeld?
Slow Shutter Cam ships an update every 2 weeks, and ReeHeld every 6 weeks. Most recently, Slow Shutter Cam was updated on November 10, 2026 and ReeHeld on November 3, 2026.

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